Shanghai Grip and Gaffers | Professional Lighting & Rigging Crew

Behind every beautiful frame lies the expertise of skilled Shanghai grip and gaffers — the team that ensures lighting and rigging setups are safe, efficient, and visually precise. Whether it’s a commercial, corporate video, or high-end feature, the right grip and gaffer crew transforms your creative vision into cinematic reality.

At Shoot In China, based in Shanghai since 2012, we provide bilingual (English-Chinese) video production, filming support, and crew hire services across China. Our experienced Shanghai grip and gaffers bring years of on-set expertise to international and domestic productions, offering everything from lighting setup and power management to rigging and on-location support.

Shanghai Grip and Gaffers | Professional Lighting & Rigging Crew

Our Shanghai Grip and Gaffers Services

At Shoot In China, we provide turnkey lighting and grip solutions for film, television, corporate, and commercial shoots. Our Shanghai-based crews are known for their professionalism, safety awareness, and precision timing.

1. Gaffer & Lighting Crew Hire

Bilingual gaffers and lighting technicians for smooth communication.
Lighting design and color temperature planning to match your visual tone.
Setup for studio and on-location productions with safety-first standards.

2. Grip Crew & Rigging Support

Full team of key grips, dolly grips, and rigging crew.
Installation of camera cranes, sliders, overhead rigs, and tracks.
Handling of motion rigs for high-end camera movement.

3. Lighting Equipment Rental

ARRI M18, Skypanel S60/S120, Aputure 600D/1200D, Nanlite Forza 500, and other industry-grade gear.
Grip accessories including frames, diffusions, clamps, sandbags, and bounce kits.
Delivery, setup and teardown can be arranged according to the shoot requirements.

4. Power & Safety Management

On-site generator rental, power distribution, and cable management.
Certified electricians ensuring stable supply and equipment protection.
Compliance with local regulations for film lighting and fire safety.

How Shoot In China Supports Your Production

Beyond providing grip and gaffers in Shanghai, Shoot In China acts as your local production partner. We manage logistics, equipment, and permits so your creative crew can focus on the storytelling.

Bilingual Production Coordination: Seamless communication between international teams and local crew.
End-to-End Logistics: Equipment transport, studio setup, and on-set supervision.
Permits & Locations: Support for lighting installations in public, indoor, or outdoor areas.
Crew Integration: Our teams work closely with directors, DPs, and art departments for efficient collaboration.
Post-Production Workflow: Data wrangling, footage delivery, and tech support when needed.

Shanghai Project: Lost Soul Aside

This Shanghai behind-the-scenes production included lighting and grip support, camera crew, equipment, studio sourcing and local coordination from Shoot In China, working alongside ICHI Worldwide. Original production: ICHI Worldwide; publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation. Watch on YouTube.

Lighting Setup for a Global Brand Commercial

An international luxury brand partnered with Shoot In China to produce a high-end commercial at a Shanghai studio. The project required a dynamic lighting setup to highlight product textures and motion.

What We Delivered:

Bilingual gaffer, key grip, and lighting assistants.
Equipment package: ARRI Skypanel S60s, Aputure 600D, Astera tubes, and full grip rigging.
Pre-light planning with the DOP and art director to align lighting direction.
On-site power management and generator backup.

Nationwide Coverage Beyond Shanghai

Alongside our Shanghai grip and gaffers, Shoot In China can coordinate lighting and rigging crew in other production cities across China.

Available Crew in Major Cities:

Beijing: Large-scale commercials and documentary filming.
Shenzhen & Guangzhou: Corporate and product shoots.
Chengdu & Chongqing: Cultural, travel, and creative productions.
Hangzhou & Suzhou: Industrial and manufacturing visuals.
Hong Kong: International co-productions and fast-access lighting rental.

Get Started with Your Shanghai Grip and Gaffers Project

Looking for professional grip and gaffers in Shanghai for your next shoot? Contact Shoot In China today to discuss your lighting and rigging needs.